MOSSBERG MODEL 22 U.S.These rifles were manufactured for the U.S. Army between 1943 and 1949. The M44 rifle weighs 8lbs and is 43 inches in length and comes equipped with a Mossberg micrometer click receiver pee rear sight. Ammunition is fed through a 7 round detachable magazine which is not shipped with the rifle. These magazines were not received with the rifles and none are available through the CMP, but are available through commercial sources. These rifles are over 50 years old, but show little evidence of use. Trigger guards are made of plastic that has become very brittle. Many of the trigger guards are cracked. Those that are not cracked may crack during shipment or later use. Replacement trigger guards are not available through the CMP, but are available from commercial sources. Limit five per customer per calendar year. NOTE: These rifles have been reported by our customers to be the best buy anywhere. These rifles will sell out by mid-2002. Shipping and Handling $19.95 per rifle.

I ordered one with my 1903, so I haven't gotten it yet. I saw a post about them a while back and it was very positive.

I was flipping through some used guns site last week, can't remember where it was, and they were selling a Mossberg M44 .22 target rifle - for $299. A little steep, considering you can get it for less than $100 - shipped - from CMP.

Edited to add - the parts that are brittle/missing, the trigger guard and the magazine, are available through www.e-gunparts.com/.

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I ordered one 6 weeks ago..delivered yesterday. It's brand freakin new....60 years old, but its never had a round through it. The trigger guard was broken (the plastic shrank over the years, and as its attached at both ends, it pulled apart) and the stock has 2 small dings. Mine is parkerized except for the rear sight assy which is blued. The stock is not as nice as the civilian models, they dont have the multiple position front sling swivels or cheekpiece and the finish is just a walnut colored stain but if you're looking for a 22 target rifle, I think they're the best deal in firearms goin'.